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Gene discovery to identify women with cancer risk
Clinical Trials
A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that involves people. Each study has a specific aim, which may include finding better ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat ovarian cancer — or to find ways of improving a woman’s quality of life during and after treatment.
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A recent UK study has uncovered a rare gene fault that increases a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer six fold. Read more:
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New clinical trial produces successful results for treatment of ovarian cancer
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An Australian-led clinical trial has identified a promising treatment for ovarian cancer. The...
Symptoms
Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do.
The four most common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
- Abdominal or pelvic pain.
- Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating.
- Needing to urinate often or urgently.
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly.
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